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ATC

European Commission Struggles to Broaden Egnos Acceptance

Monetary incentives are being set up to encourage airports to publish LPV approaches and operators to equip with receivers.
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Engines

GE Ramps Up Support for GA Turbine Engines

Passport, H-80 turboprop, CF34 and HF120 expected to have growing presence in the business aviation world.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell, Inmarsat, Eclipse Team Double Satcom Wi-Fi Speeds

High Data Rate software upgrade will provide peak speed of 2.75 Mbps.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ACJC delivers lightweight ACJ319 cabin

The lighter cabin translates into greater range, enabling the aircraft to fly nonstop from South Asia to Los Angeles
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Dubai Airshow Expects Strong 2015 Order Book

The show will be held for the second time at Dubai World Central and is likely to expand even more compared to 2013.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Blink Acquires MyJet as well as Blackbushe Airport

Air taxi service Blink has expanded its fleet and regional coverage through the purchase of MyJet.
ATC

Eurocontrol Readies for Free Route Airspace

Maastricht air traffic control center makes progress in efficiency but faces slow progress in wider European ATM cooperation
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Aircraft

Europe Officials Approve Citation CJ3+

Cessna has brought its Citation CJ3+ to Europe for the first time, as the type gets EASA certification.
Rotorcraft

FAA Issues AD on Enstrom Rotor Spindle Cracks

As a result of a January crash of a 280FX, the safety agency is shortening the window between inspection intervals for the helicopter maker.
Regulations and Government

Scheduled Special VFR Ban at IAD Withdrawn

FAA amends rule on the basis of a negative comment.
Maintenance and Modifications

Separate Dreamliner Completions Announced by Rivals

GDC Technics notches its third 787 outfitting, and Jet Aviation receives the first private 787-9 completion contract.
Regulations and Government

Ky Outlines Vision For Harmonized, Performance-Based Regulations In Europe

Ky joined NBAA, EBAA and Geneva officials to formally kick off EBACE
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Aircraft

Wheels Up Firms Up More King Air 350i Orders

To date, Wheels Up has taken delivery of 31 of its initial firm order for 35 King Airs from Textron Aviation.
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Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Expects Europe Launch in Late 2016

U.S. private aviation membership membership program Wheels Up expects to begin European operations in 2016.
Aircraft

Europe Officials Approve Citation CJ3+

Cessna has brought its Citation CJ3+ to Europe for the first time, as the type gets EASA certification.
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StandardAero Invests in Component Repair at Winnipeg

The investments will expand floor space and allow for research and development efforts.
Aircraft

PC-24 Gets Off to a Flying Start

On May 11 Pilatus achieved the first flight of the PC-24 business jet. The company is embarking on a test campaign to certificate the jet in 2017.
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Charter & Fractional

Qatar Goes Firm on Gulfstreams

A day after its G500 made its first flight, Gulfstream gets another boost with Qatar order for 30 aircraft.
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Bombardier Appoints New Bizjet President

David Coleal succeeds Eric Martel in leadership role

Russia Confirms S-400 SAM System for China

Advanced, long-range air defense system not previously for export is going to ‘strategic ally.’
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Aircraft

First Leap-Powered A320neo Takes Flight

CFM reports engines performed "extremely well"
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Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Predicts Further European Consolidation

Gama Aviation says scale has become increasingly important to survival to lower cost base.
Charter & Fractional

SchedAero’s European Business Grows Fourfold

SchedAero recently signed its 60th customer for Europe and 200th worldwide.

AfBAA Releases Detailed Research on African Bizav

The African association’s research on bizav activity in Africa will be constantly updated.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Boosts Training On Ground and Online

A new Falcon 2000LXS flight simulator is being added to FlightSafety International’s Paris-Le Bourget Learning Center.
FBOs

Avfuel Builds Up European FBO Network

Fuel supplier adds UK-based Marshall Aviation Services and Private Jet Company to its fold.
Engines

Rolls Touts Leadership in Bizav Engine Arena

Rolls-Royce is bolstering its support even further after the success of CorporateCare.
Regulations and Government

AeroEx Can Navigate the NCC Jungle

With European NCC rules set to come into force next summer, AeroEx is offering assistance to operators as they come to terms with the new regulations
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

CCC Receives Studio Approval for its AVOD IFE

IFE, CMS developer also showcases new DC lighting and surround sound system
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Aircraft

Aerion Opens Supersonic Order Book

The company expects the trijet, with a sticker price of $120 million, to enter service in 2022.
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